A 37 year-old woman from Kirkby Overblow, who was driving the Land Rover Discovery, didn’t require hospital treatment.

In a statement, the force said: "We are appealing to anyone who was travelling along the on the A168 between Thirsk and Dishforth and saw the motorcycle and a black Land Rover Discovery prior to the collision and to anyone who witnessed the actual collision to contact them.

"Anyone with any information or dash-cam footage obtained in the area at the time is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, and ask for Rob Roberts or email Rob.Roberts@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

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